Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies with Salted Peanuts

Health score
1%
Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies with Salted Peanuts
45 min.
30
235kcal

Suggestions


Indulge your sweet tooth with our decadent Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies with Salted Peanuts. This delightful dessert brings together the rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate and creamy chunky peanut butter. In just 45 minutes, you can create a treat that will impress your family and friends alike, making it the perfect addition to any gathering or celebration.

These brownies are not just a simple dessert; they're a celebration of flavors and textures. The combination of fudgy brownies topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting and a silky ganache will leave you craving more. The roasted salted peanuts add a satisfying crunch that beautifully contrasts the smoothness of the brownie base, making each bite an experience worth savoring.

This recipe is designed to serve a crowd, making it ideal for parties, potlucks, or family get-togethers. With every square filled with rich chocolate and nutty goodness, these brownies are bound to be the star of the dessert table. Plus, the fact that they can be made a day in advance means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.

So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get baking! These Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies are sure to become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • cup peanut butter (do not use natural or old-fashioned)
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • cup roasted peanuts salted coarsely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted divided room temperature (1 stick)
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoon milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
  2. Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan.
  3. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts.
  6. Spread in prepared pan.
  7. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes.
  8. Place pan on rack; cool.
  9. Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla.
  10. Spread frosting over brownies.
  11. Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  12. Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein8.76%
Fat53.36%
Carbs37.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.9
Glycemic Load
9.5
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.0895652304525%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.82mg
Epicatechin
4.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.75kcal
11.74%
Fat:14.59g
22.45%
Saturated Fat:5.78g
36.13%
Carbohydrates:23.31g
7.77%
Net Carbohydrates:21.35g
7.76%
Sugar:16.35g
18.17%
Cholesterol:33.39mg
11.13%
Sodium:79.33mg
3.45%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:7.96mg
2.65%
Protein:5.39g
10.78%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.9%
Copper:0.25mg
12.75%
Magnesium:45.51mg
11.38%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.09%
Phosphorus:95.67mg
9.57%
Iron:1.49mg
8.27%
Fiber:1.96g
7.84%
Selenium:5.09µg
7.27%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.63%
Folate:25.2µg
6.3%
Zinc:0.89mg
5.91%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.84%
Potassium:163.11mg
4.66%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.63%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.36%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.1%
Vitamin A:134.67IU
2.69%
Calcium:22.09mg
2.21%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.34%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%
Vitamin K:1.08µg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious